Nickname Εmperor President Antonis Printezis Founded 1923 | League A1 Ethniki Water Polo Based in Piraeus | |
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Head coach Fanis Kountoudios (Men) / Giorgos Tsokas (Women) Championships Men's team38 Greek Championships12 Greek CupsWomen's team1 Women's LEN Trophy3 Greek Championships Website | ||
Ethnikos Piraeus Water Polo Club is the water polo team of Ethnikos Piraeus or Ethnikos OFPF (National Club of Fans of Piraeus and Phalerum). Ethnikos is one of the most successful water polo clubs in Greece. They have won a record 38 Greek water polo championships (although one of them is not recognised by the Hellenic Swimming Federation) and 12 Greek water polo cups with 9 Doubles. They hold the unique record of winning 18 championships in a row (from 1953 to 1969) and 14 in a row as well (from 1972 to 1985).
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Men's team
Ethnikos dominated in Greek Water Polo championship for many years. So far, it has won the most Greek championships in this sport. It has won 38 championships and 12 cups. During last years his power has been limited, and it has relegated to second division (A2 Ethniki) twice. In current season, they play again in A1 Ethniki.
Honours
Tom Hoad Cup
Ethnikos Piraeus took part in the Tom Hoad Cup at the Melville Water Polo Club, Fremantle, Australia. There were six teams competing from around the world: the Fremantle Mariners (Australia), Ethnikos Piraeus (Greece), Galatasaray Water Polo Team (Turkey), Japan National Water Polo Team, The Barbarians and a composite European team including three Hungarian Olympic gold medalists. The competition took place from the 27th-30 December 2008, with gold going to The Barbarians.
Notable players
Notable coaches
Women's team
The women's team of Ethnikos has won 3 championship and 1 European cup (LEN Trophy). In current season, it plays in first division championship (A1 Ethniki).